Ventus Advisors

We help businesses achieve sustainable growth and profitability by providing sales, finance, and market research consulting services.

About Us

Ventus Advisors LLC is a Boston-based management consulting firm dedicated to developing customized solutions for small businesses. Through our rigorous, hands-on approach, the partners of Ventus Advisors work directly with company management teams to capitalize on organizational strengths and scrutinize current challenges. We are focused on one important goal: driving sustainable growth and profitability for our clients across a number of highly competitive industries.

Core Strengths

Ventus Advisorsprovides consulting services in three fundamental areas for e-commerce businesses and other companies operating in the retail sector. The team is structured to deliver custom-tailored solutions in the areas of Financial Analysis & Economics, Market Strategy & Landscape Assessment, and Sales & Management.

Financial Analysis + Economics

Market Strategy + Landscape Assessment

Sales + Managament

Sales & Management

Management influence plays a critical role in a company’s ability to accomplish its defined objectives. A lack of strong management and leadership leads to lower productivity, wasted resources, and an increase in employee turnover. Parallel to management, sales is an essential competency within every organization; however, both areas are often overlooked and lacking strategic investment. Through careful planning, recruiting, training, direction, and evaluation, our focus is centered on raising awareness of this paradigm and shifting the existing trend in a more favorable direction. To begin this process, we assess every function of the business and pinpoint the key areas that need improvement. Our approach is three-fold: recruit, develop, and drive demand. Ventus is committed to helping clients develop the most important asset in any organization – the employees.

Financial Analysis & Economics

From a financial perspective, all businesses share one common challenge. Whether an investment is made by the founders, debt is issued, or equity funding is raised from outside sources, this economic capital must be allocated effectively and at the right time in order for organizations to attain sustainable growth. At Ventus, we understand the complex dynamics of capital structure, capital budgeting, and working capital management. Informed decision-making, particularly in these three areas, drives company valuation and ensures a higher probability of long-term success. We employ a diverse set of analytical tools and proprietary financial models to make recommendations, which in turn help business owners achieve optimal results with unparalleled consistency.

Market Strategy & Landscape Assessment

Market Strategy & Landscape Assessment are essential tools for analyzing the attractiveness and profitability of the industries in which our clients operate. These methods are fueled by benchmarked data that is gathered to determine existing market opportunities. This information guides the decision-making process and mitigates its inherent risks, while facilitating the development of a market strategy that leverages the company's core competitive advantages. At Ventus, we focus on gathering industry-specific data, which is then used to identify suitable key performance indicators, unearth gaps in an organization’s product offerings/services, eliminate inefficiencies in day-to-day processes, and structure initiatives that align with the organization’s long-term strategic vision.

FIGS by Figueroa

Asbury Park, NJ

FIGS LLC designs, develops, manufactures, and sells contemporary women’s footwear, which utilizes patent-pending designs and innovative technology that enable the foot to move naturally. With its distinctive styles and sophisticated color palettes, FIGS is redefining luxury footwear, while enhancing the end-consumer’s quality of life by creating a more natural walking experience.

FIGS shoes were designed and developed by Bernard Figueroa, a French fashion designer with extensive experience in women’s luxury footwear. Bernard is an industry expert who has had success designing products for global brands such as Christian Dior, Michael Kors, Diane Von Fürstenberg, and Vera Wang.

NOBULL

Boston, MA

NOBULL is a footwear, apparel and accessory brand for people who train hard and don't believe in excuses. If you think gimmicks in your shoes make you a better athlete, NOBULL is not for you. NOBULL products perform with you when and where you need them. That's it. This gear won't make you fitter. The only thing that will make you fitter is you. Working hard. Day after day.

morgan & milo

Boston, MA

morgan & milo is a children’s lifestyle brand delivering playful style & thoughtful details with each of its products. Defined by its attention to fit and function and modern, yet classic feel, morgan & milo provides exceptional – and remarkably comfortable – products for kids whose days are filled with adventures from rock climbing, bike riding, and puddle jumping.

morgan & milo was established in January 2003 as a children’s footwear brand. It grew out of a desire to provide parents with an alternative to high-priced European styles and inexpensive (and often poorly constructed) character-driven shoes and apparel. morgan & milo’s spirited approach blends fashion-forward style with affordability and comfort. The designs are simple, clean, colorful, playful, and modern, with a nod to traditional sensibilities.

Angela & Roi

Boston, MA

Angela & Roi is a classic yet minimalistic handbag brand that uses synthetic leather materials to make its products.

Created on the foundation of kindness, values and love, the year 2013 marked the birth of this cherished brand, which was brought to existence for a very important reason: to bring virtue to the world with the splendor of fashion.

At Angela Roi, their belief is that the goodness of people has the caliber to alter the world for the better. In addition to the grandeur of luxury, they hope to pave a path of altruism. With passion, creativity and innovation, it is not only possible to progress as a brand, but promisingly make the planet a kinder place.

Frank's Custom Tailoring

Boston, MA

Frank's Custom Tailoring was established in the heart of Boston's historic financial district in 1974 and has been serving Boston and surrounding communities for over 40 years. Frank's is a full service men's clothing store providing customers with the finest selection of tailored clothing, including fine Italian and American suits, sport coats, slacks, and formal wear. The alteration department at Frank's is one of the best in the area.

SACKit

Aalborg, Denmark

SACKit is a Scandinavian retail and consumer merchandise company focused on lifestyle products, including comfortable bean bag furniture and wireless (bluetooth) audio solutions. The company recently released a high-tech loudspeaker called WOOFit, which features both superior design and durability. This compact bluetooth speaker delivers amazing sound quality, an impressive battery life, built-in radio, and is rechargeable so it can be used at all times - wherever you need to go.

Paragon Viva

Providence, RI

Café Paragon in Providence first opened its doors in 1994. It started serving its valued guests in a friendly European Bistro/Café style atmosphere with 32 comfortable seats, a full bar, and a limited menu. In 1997, the restaurant expanded to create Viva - a more sophisticated dining experience featuring Mediterranean Mezes, specialized martinis, and extended bar selections, all served within a comfortable lounge setting. On weekend nights the restaurant transforms with club music.

Consulting Team

Integrity | Perspective | Precision | Ingenuity | Commitment

We understand that because businesses operate in very competitive environments, they often face numerous difficulties in scaling, growing, and competing, especially when resources are limited. We decided to leverage our diverse sets of skills to help our clients become industry leaders, while achieving sustainable growth and profitability through more robust decision making processes.

Nick holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and Entrepreneurship, Magna Cum Laude, from Boston University's Questrom School of Business, as well as a minor in Economics from Boston University’s College of Arts and Sciences. He is also a Level III candidate for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, as well as a CAIA Level II candidate.

Christian Chabaneix

Managing Partner | Market Strategy Consultant

Christian is a co-founder at Ventus Advisors and currently serves as the head of the Market Strategy & Landscape Assessment division. Christian specializes in strategy consulting, with a focus on primary & secondary market research, target market assessment, competitive due diligence & benchmarking, product positioning & pricing, operations management, and go-to-market strategy.

Christian graduated from Boston University’s College of Engineering with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering and a concentration in Business Technology Innovations. His interests are in due diligence, market research, and business strategy for the healthcare and consumer products industries. He is also a CAIA Level I candidate.

Benjamin Mitchell

Partner | Director of Business Development

Project Management, Corporate Strategy, Communications & Sales

Ben currently serves as the head of the Sales & Management division at Ventus Advisors. Ben has considerable knowledge of business development & communications, and supports clients through expansion planning, company branding, lead generation & prospecting, and strategic partnerships. Ben previously held advisory roles for political campaigns, real estate transactions, and small businesses.

Ben is a graduate of the Government and World Affairs program at the University of Tampa. He started and sold two e-commerce businesses within a three-year period and continues to stay actively involved in building new ventures. His most notable talent is facilitating business interactions by connecting people around the world.

"Ventus is a movement, a wind of change, and the freedom to realize that limitations are an illusion. No matter the challenge, we are committed to guiding our clients as they strive to reach their full potentials in both business and life."